COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (January 12, 2023)

OPINION: With his visit, Biden makes things worse on border

Republicans have spent two years demanding that President Joe Biden visit the U.S.-Mexico border.They wanted Biden to face the real-world consequences of his border policy and the burden it has placed on people not only in the border states but around the country.

OPINION: To the 118th Congress: welcome aboard – now get to work (part 2)

My thanks to faithful readers – pro and con – for reminding me I am not a prophet.In last week’s column, I predicted our new Congress would have a new speaker of the House and a “sworn-in” Republican majority in the House of Representatives by Jan. 3.Oops!

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (January 12, 2023)

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW“How can eggs cost more than the whole chicken?” – Michael Harriot  THE BIG LIES“The greatest terrorist threat to our country comes from violent right-wing militia groups and their sympathizers, and Republicans in Congress just don’t care.

SPEAKING TRUTH: 2023. The city of man or the city of God?

During 2022, the ravages of drugs tore through America, from the opioid to the fentanyl crisis.Inflation persisted, increasing the cost of goods and services and put immense pressure on households and businesses.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where is the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage?

Our family’s Christmas this year was the best one yet.Our great-granddaughter served as the focal point of our Christmas this year.She assumed that position because she was born two weeks before Christmas.What a gift.This is our second great-grandchild.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 37)

Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.

Helping teens develop financial literacy

FAMILY FEATURES – Developing financial knowledge and effective money management habits are important steppingstones for teenagers to become financially stable adults who aspire to build assets and achieve personal goals.

Levi Buchanan is new member of American Angus Association

WAXAHACHIE – Levi Buchanan, Waxahachie, Texas, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 30 – January 8

Jones, Deauntre, 24, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 3.Herrera, Isidro, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Hartley, Jacob, 17, continuous violence against family Felony 3.Rosillo, Daniel, 25, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs.